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- Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:59 pm
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: insulate crawl space
- Replies: 2
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Re: insulate crawl space
IMO I would avoid laying insulation on the ground instead of up between the joists. If you do , don't forget the vapor barrier and imagine having to crawl over that insulation when service was needed..
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:50 pm
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: Crazy Screw Head
- Replies: 3
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Re: Crazy Screw Head
I would look at "tamper proof" bits..
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:49 pm
- Forum: Ask The Manufactured Housing Expert
- Topic: Replacing bottom board
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3777
Re: Replacing bottom board
I don't see a problem replacing the black rodent barrier with plywood.. Ive wished mine was plywood after a coon got up there and had his way.. The only problem would be notching the plywood around the outriggers, and the middle has sewer pipe's that drop down to drain well that you would have to no...
- Sat Mar 13, 2021 12:39 pm
- Forum: Manufactured Home Owners Forum
- Topic: Hooved Up Flooring
- Replies: 4
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Re: Hooved Up Flooring
I'm only going to guess that these particle floor board heaving issues stem from excessive moisture coming from the soil and concrete. And then trapped with a non-permeable floor covering.. Is the skirting on these mobile homes well ventilated? Was a non-permeable floor covering like rolled vinyl us...
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:54 pm
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: Moving HW tank electrical question
- Replies: 2
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Re: Moving HW tank electrical question
Best way would be to abandon the old wire from the breaker box, and run new wire the next gauge thicker.
- Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:41 pm
- Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
- Topic: Truss Roof Over Factory Metal Roof
- Replies: 3
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Re: Truss Roof Over Factory Metal Roof
Its been done so search more.. Question is, will the mobile home support the extra weight? Probably. I'd build trusses with a nice overhang and cover with conventional plywood and shingles.